CONTACT: Jamie Newell Public Relations & Marketing Manager Office: (314) Pager: (314) Healthy Happenings.

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1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 13, 2010 CONTACT: Jamie Newell Public Relations & Marketing Manager Office: (314) Pager: (314) Healthy Happenings June 2010 Stroke Support Group 1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. A presentation and educational session for stroke survivors and their family members or caregivers. Call for more information. Mighty Hearts and Lungs Support Group Thursday, June 10 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. For patients and family members coping with cardiac and pulmonary health issues; learn how to better manage your condition for a healthier life. Call Larry Buhr at to register or for more information. Heart Screening 8:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Main Entrance of Join the SSM Heart Institute for a full heart health screening that provides your total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, blood glucose, body fat analysis and blood pressure. Fasting is not required for cholesterol/glucose testing. Cost is $15. (You may qualify for a free screening when you complete our online risk assessment. Learn more at ssmhealth.com/heart. To register, call toll-free at 866-SSM-DOCS. Cancer Survivors Day Thursday, June 3 5:00 6:30 p.m. A special celebration for cancers survivors. Reservations are required. Call to register.

2 Cancer Support Group 5:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Call to register. I Can Cope 8:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. May Room A at This group provides education and support to those facing cancer. It is held every other month. Call to register or for more information. Knee Replacement Class Call to register. Hip Replacement Class 5 Call to register. Knee and Hip Replacement Class 6:30 p.m. Call to register. Weight Loss Surgery Seminar 7:00 p.m. Attend this free seminar, presented by The Weight-Loss Institute at DePaul, to learn: the benefits and risks of bariatric surgery; types of bariatric surgery; and who is considered a surgical candidate. Call 314-SSM-DOCS to register.

3 General Weight Loss Surgery Support Group 5:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. This group is open to patients and candidates. Call for more information. Bandwagon - Adjustable Gastric Banding Support Group Wednesday, June 2 5:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Call for more information. HMR Program Orientation Every Monday and Tuesday in June Mondays: 6:00 7:00 p.m. Tuesdays: noon 1 p.m. SSM DePaul Weight Loss Institute DePaul Drive, Ste 310 Attend a free orientation to learn: the Five Success Variables needed to lose weight, different diet options available, and how important physical activity really is. Please call to register at 314-SSM-DOCS. Alzheimer s Association Support Group Thursday, June 3 Bridgeton Community Center To RSVP or to get more information, call AARP Driver Safety Program 9:00 a.m. A unique classroom refresher course, for drivers 50 years old and over, to refresh existing driving skills and develop safe driving techniques. No written or driving test. $12 fee for AARP members and $14 for non-members. Call 314-SSM-DOCS to register. Grief and Loss Support Group 5 11:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Bridgeton Trails Library Call for more information.

4 Medsafe Friday, June 11 9:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Senior Specialty Center SSM DePaul Medical Office Building South The Medsafe Program provides a free review of medications with an SSM DePaul pharmacist. Free Valet Parking. Call to schedule an appointment. Diabetes Basics Proper diabetes treatment and education can help you learn to live well with diabetes. Call for information or to enroll. Childbirth Classes SSM DePaul offers childbirth preparation and refresher, infant care, infant/child CPR and breast-feeding classes as well as monthly tours of the labor and delivery unit. For tours, call ; for classes, call 314-SSM-DOCS. Nutrition Education SSM DePaul registered dieticians can help you make sure your diet is right for you. Call for information. Fertility Care Services Wednesday, June 2 SSM provides training with the Creighton fertility method, which helps couples achieve or avoid a pregnancy. Call to register. Pregnancy Massage Let a certified massage therapist ease away many of the aches and pains you experience as your body changes during pregnancy through a one-hour massage session. $50 for a one-hour masssage. Call to schedule an appointment. Therapuetic Massage Massage by certified massage therapist to provide stress release, relaxation and health benefits. $60/hour massage or $35/half-hour massage. Call for more information or to schedule an appointment.

5 Cholesterol/Glucose Screening DePaul Wellness Center at 12-hour fasting required for accurate results. Please allow 2 weeks for results. Cholesterol HDL/LDL/Triglycerides (requires 12 hour fasting)- $17; Cholesterol, Total - $10; Glucose, Only - $10; Glucose, Combined with either Cholesterol - $5 Call to schedule an appointment. Calcium Scoring Heart Scan Program This program uses advanced (CT) imaging to scan the arteries around the heart and measure or score the amount of calcium present in the plaque deposits. This screening, in combination with other heart disease risk factors (high cholesterol, high blood pressure, cigarette smoking, physical inactivity, etc.) can help determine an overall picture of your current heart health and your risk for developing heart disease. Call to learn more about the heart scan program or to schedule an appointment. SSM DePaul Wellness Center Tired of getting locked into long-term memberships that you never use? Join the DePaul Wellness Center and receive a personalized program for your specific needs. Classes available on strength training, nutrition and smoking cessation. Call for more details.